Selectmen: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 am - 1 pm; Town Clerk: Monday, 9 am - 3 pm, Tuesday, 11 am - 6 pm, and Thursday, 4 pm - 8 pm
County:
Merrimack
Labor Market Area:
Concord
Planning Commission:
Central NH Regional
Tourism Region:
Merrimack Valley
Demographics, 2000 Census:From 1990 to 2000, population in Canterbury grew by 17.3 percent to 1,979, adding 292 residents. The median age is 42.4, with 24.5 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 10.4 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 749, with an average size of 2.6 persons. Of those, 590 are family households, with an average size of 2.9 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 838 total housing units.
Population density, 2002:46.3 persons per square mile of land area. Canterbury contains 43.9 square miles of land area and 0.9 square miles of inland water area.
Origin:First granted in 1727, the town was named for William Wake, Archbishop of Canterbury. Canterbury in England is famous for its cathedral, and for being the center of English Christianity since 597 AD. The town was originally a fort or trading post where the Penacook Indians came to trade. Canterbury was home to the last colony of Shakers, and the Canterbury Shaker Village is now a museum.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
Clerk: M 9-3 pm, T 11-6 pm, Th 4-8 pm; Selectmen: MWF 9-1 pm
Type of Government
Selectmen
Annual Budget (2001)
$2,454,531
Planning Board
Elected
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1956/01
Master Plan
1998
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Public Library
Elkins Public
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Volunteer
Town Fire Insurance Rating
6/9
Emergency Medical Service
Volunteer
Nearest Hospital(s):
Concord Hospital, Concord
Distance:12 miles
Staffed Beds:207
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$31.17
2002 Equalization Ratio
59.3
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$18.45
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
96.2%
Commercial
1.1%
Other
2.7%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
PSNH; NH Elec.; Concord Elec.
Natural Gas Supplier
KeySpan
Water Supplier
Private wells
Sanitation
Private septic
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
No
Curbside Trash Pickup
No
Mandatory Recycling Program
Yes
Telephone Company
Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access
Yes
Cable Television Access
Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service
Business Cable Internet Service
Yes
Residential Cable Internet Service
Yes
HOUSING
2001 Total Housing Units
873
2001 Single-Family Units
835
Building Permits Issued
15
2001 Multi-Family Units
26
Building Permits Issued
0
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
12
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$132,900
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$617
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
2,036
138,755
2000
1,979
138,755
1990
1,687
120,005
1980
1,410
120,005
1970
895
80,925
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
955
Female
1,024
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
108
Age 5 to 19
413
Age 20 to 34
219
Age 35 to 54
807
Age 55 to 64
227
Age 65 and over
205
Median Age
42.4
Total Households
749
Ave. Size
2.6 persons
Total Families
590
Ave. Size
2.9 persons
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
93.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.4%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$27,374
Median 4-person family income
$62,583
Median household income
$58,026
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$41,302
Female
$32,312
Families below the poverty level
2.0%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
132
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-93, Exit 18
Distance
2 miles
Railroad
State owned line
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Concord
Runway
6,005 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
30 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
30 miles
Portland, ME
107 miles
Boston, MA
79 miles
New York City, NY
277 miles
Montreal, Quebec
246 miles
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
2
Grade Levels
K R 1-5
1-8
Total Enrollment
138
45
If no schools, district students attend:Belmont Middle & High School, Belmont
Distance:6 miles
Regional Career Technology Center(s):J. Oliva Huot Tech Ctr.; Winnisquam Agricultural Ed Ctr.
Region:08
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:2
Total Capacity:44
Nearest Community/Technical College:Concord
Nearest Colleges or Universities:Franklin Pierce Law
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Canterbury Shaker Village
Tours, restaurant,
15+
Canterbury Elementary School
Education
25
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
1,047
1,333
Employed
1,012
1,295
Unemployed
35
38
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
2.9%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
81.5%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
5.5%
Public transportation
0.2%
Walked
1.7%
Other Means
1.1%
Worked at home
10.1%
Mean Travel Time to Work
28.4 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
55
56
Average Weekly Wage
$472
$479
Service Providing
Average Employment
167
172
Average Weekly Wage
$495
$543
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
223
229
Average Weekly Wage
$490
$527
Government
Average Employment
45
76
Average Weekly Wage
$325
$402
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
268
304
Average Weekly Wage
$462
$496
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RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
X
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
Bowling Facilities
Museums
Cinemas
Performing Arts Facilities
Tourists Attractions
X
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
Youth Sports: Baseball
Youth Sports: Soccer
Youth Sports: Football
Youth Sports: Basketball
Youth Sports: Hockey
Campgrounds
Fishing/Hunting
Boating/Marinas
Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
Cross Country Skiing
Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock
Other: Shaker Village
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